MS Chemistry at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

The MS in Chemistry offers three options: a standard coursework degree with a term paper, a Chemical Research concentration with at least 18 research credits and a defended thesis, and a Professional Science concentration that includes at least 18 credits of laboratory internship (CHE 598) and 9 credits of business, management or writing courses.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Chemistry | Duration: At least 30 graduate credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

Standard option: GRD 500, the CHE 582 seminar, 18 credits of formal science courses with at least three core 500-level chemistry courses (CHE 501-559), and a CHE 590 term paper.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree in chemistry from an ACS-approved curriculum or equivalent; minimum GPA 3.00 in all undergraduate work and 3.00 in sciences and mathematics; acceptance by the Department of Chemistry and the Graduate School; provisional admission possible in exceptional cases.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are for fall entry with funding consideration; deadlines and any other entry terms vary by program.

Graduate School: the application fee is $100 (limited exceptions). Applications are submitted online through the Slate portal. Minimum cumulative GPA 3.00 on a 4.00 scale; GRE scores are listed on the application checklist and three letters of recommendation are required. Deadlines vary by program; for fall applications considered for funding the deadline is typically January 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stonybrook.edu/grad/admissions/apply-graduate-programs.html

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